Turtle Wax Ice as a Trim Restorer/Protectant

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I just saw an infomercial on the Turtle Wax Ice Synethic Polish and they state that this wax can be used on the trim as a restorer and protectant even on "textured" trim! I have used different trim products in the past but most of them are gone after a few washes or rain, so i am wondering if using a polymer sealant like ICE, if it would last longer then dedicated trim products. My wifes CRV has alot of trim and I am looking for something that will protect the trim and last so i don't have to apply it every wash.



1) Has anyone used the ICE on their trim with good results? Does it last through rain and washes?



2) Are there other wax/sealant type products out there that can be use one textured trim that would last longer then either the ICE and other dedicated trim products?
 
I've had great results using ICE on my stained trim (daily beater Suzuki Vitara). It seems to last quite a while before I need another application.



Usually, I wash/dry car, then apply Ice to trim. I go about applying products to the paint and buff the trim at the same time as I buff the painted area next to it. Quick and easy.



Overall, Ice doesn't have durability on the painted surfaces, but does work well on the trim.



Totoland Mach
 
I have a CR-V as well and had been doing trim maintenance with TR, but decided to give ICE a try. Easy on/off, low gloss satin finish and about 8 weeks durability in weather ranging from hot sun to lots of rain. No browning (some have had concerns about Silicone content). Weather exposure of up to 2 hours at a time.....my V lives in a garage and covered parking when at work.....so durability may be less for those whose cars are outside and exposed to the elements for large periods of time.
 
Thanks for the replys. 8 weeks seems real good and thats what i am looking for so i don't have to apply to the trim every wash. Most trim products I have tried have to be reapplied every wash or two. Figured a sealant type product like ICE would probably provide a longer protection. I won't be using it on the paint, but so far seems like a good trim product alternative. My wifes CRV is garaged also and covered at work. I also like a satin finish on the trim, not a fan of very glossy trim, just a clean and protected look. Didn't even think about the silicone thing and it effects, but glad to hear it has not been a problem and no browing occurs.



Anyone else have an opnion on ICE as a textured trim protectant or any other product that can be used that will be as durable or more! Thanks for all the help.
 
I use it on my black plastic trim as well, so far it's been on for about a month and it still beads and looks good. It's been through a lot of rain, and a couple washed. So far so good.
 
my Xterra is about 50% trim - should you apply a trim dressing before the Ice?? I like the look of my megs vinly & rubber dressing (matte/satin) but doesn't hold up much to weather tho
 
Great -- now you guys talked me into buying another product. I've never thought of trying this stuff -- but it sounds like it will work well on roof racks, etc. I typically use Stoner Trim Shine for exterior plastics, but of course the overspray is messy. I might have to pick Ice up if my Costco still has some. I think it was down to $14.99 for the Kit: Polish, Detailer, and some MF cloth/or applicator. That's not a bad price.
 
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ICE is a really good trim sealant. Cleans and protects and for some reason... it lasts too! For "restoration" purposes, you're going to need about three applications. That's how much it took for me to get my dad's Civic's trim looking like it used to but that's the thing with ICE on trim, it doesn't have that "glossier than factory" look. It's a tad shinier than factory spec but it's more of a really reflective matte in that, a lot of light will reflect but in a defused manner.
 
I had a can of this stuff that i bought before i discovered high-end boutique products, i had no idea what to do with my TW ice polish...tried it on my trim the other day, and I LOVE the way it looks. It makes the trim look like its wet and new. And a little bit goes a long way with TW ice polish $15 well spent in my eyes.
 
If it works, great!



But, you might also want to try Aquawax...it's good on every exterior surface, including glass. I finally broke down and bought a gallon.
 
i've used TW ice on some of plastic trim, and whilst it leaves a glossy finish (if thats the finish your after), i found it didn't last too long :(



its no where near as long lasting as a dedicated trim restorer such as mother's back to black :)



but for the quick touchups, it works a treat :)
 
No browning (some have had concerns about Silicone content)
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Didn't even think about the silicone thing and it effects, but glad to hear it has not been a problem and no browing occurs.
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Silicone doesn't cause browning...the type of carrier the silicone is in is the culprit. Silicone is inert.



Water-based silicone products have no negative effect on plastic/rubber. They're typically milky in appearance.



Petroleum Distillate (PD) based silicones are the problem. They're typically clear in appearance.



TW ice is a PD-based silicone product so I'd be careful. PDs cause browning to rubber and drying/cracking to plastic. Remember the problems of dash cracking when Armorall gained a bad reputation? It was a clear product; it was the PDs not the silicone that created the problem and, unfairly, gave silicone a bad name. The current (milky) Armorall is a pretty good product.



Just be careful with Ice on trim, that's all. Don't look for browning, look for cracking.
 
I found that ICE lasted about as long as Back to Black for trim appearance. ICE did continue to bead for a long time after the shine went away though.



The big surprise I found with ICE on trim was that it cleaned the polish, cleaner and wax splatter off the trim quite well.



I now use DG products instead of ICE - better durability, lower cost.



RG
 
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